Creamy Irish Potato Candy Recipe with Coconut and Cinnamon
A nostalgic and creamy candy combining cream cheese, shredded coconut, and cinnamon to create a sweet, chewy treat that looks like little potatoes. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or holiday gifts.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 pieces (12 servings, 2 pieces per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (90 g) shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese and butter by letting them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer or whisk until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, adjusting cinnamon to taste.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, about half a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture thickens.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll into a log about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled and firm, unwrap the log and slice into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick pieces. Arrange on a serving plate or package as gifts.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth mixing. Add powdered sugar gradually to avoid dryness. Chill the candy log thoroughly before slicing for best results. Adjust cinnamon to taste. For vegan version, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and butter and use powdered coconut sugar. Coconut can be swapped with finely chopped nuts for texture variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
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